Never mind those tired snaps of skinny boys trying to look mean and moody whilst propped up against a graffiti-covered wall; rock n' roll has been well served by photography over the decades. Trying to distill the essence of a performer in a single image is no easy feat, but thanks to the efforts of great photographers, rock n' roll acquired its distinct visual iconography.

This shot of Johnny Cash, by the peerless Jim Marshall, is about as good as it gets.

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